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Japan Embassy and Consulates in Botswana
1 Diplomatic Missions
1 Cities
Japan Embassy in Gaborone, Botswana
4Th Floor Barclays House, Plot 8842, Khama Crescent
Phone: +267-391-4456
Working hours: Close now
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of Japan may close on the following Botswanan and Japanese holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Shōwa Day | Wednesday, April 29 | 2 weeks, 3 days |
| Labour Day | Friday, May 01 | 2 weeks, 5 days |
| Constitution Memorial Day | Sunday, May 03 | 3 weeks |
| Greenery Day | Monday, May 04 | 3 weeks, 1 day |
| Children's Day | Tuesday, May 05 | 3 weeks, 2 days |
| Constitution Memorial Day | Wednesday, May 06 | 3 weeks, 3 days |
| Mother's Day | Sunday, May 10 | 4 weeks |
| Ascension Day | Thursday, May 14 | 1 month |
| Father's Day | Sunday, June 21 | 2 months, 1 week |
| Sir Seretse Khama Day | Wednesday, July 01 | 2 months, 2 weeks |
1. How many Japanese Embassies/Consulates are there in Botswana?
Japan currently maintains 1 diplomatic representative office in Botswana including and Gaborone.
2 - Do Botswanan citizens need a visa for Japan?
Botswanan citizens are required to obtain a valid visa in order to be allowed entry into Japan. Kindly contact the nearest embassies or consulates of Japan in Botswana for further instructions.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of Japanese embassies in Botswana?
The Japanese representative offices in Botswana will be closed in observance of the following Botswanan and Japanese holidays in 2026/2024:
- Shōwa Day (JP) Wed, Apr 29, 2026 (2 weeks, 3 days)
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Time in Japan vs Botswana
Tokyo, Japan time is 7:00 hours ahead of Gaborone, Botswana
Gaborone, Botswana
14:33PMSaturday, April 11, 2026
Tokyo, Japan
21:33PMSaturday, April 11, 2026